Sugar on treating with conc. $H_{2} {S O}_{4}$ produces a black mass. In this $H_{2} {S O}_{4}$ acts as a __________.

decarboxylating agent

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

dehydrogenating agent

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

dehydrating agent

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

All the above

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B dehydrating agent
The sulfuric acid is a dehydrating agent in the reaction that removes water from the sugar in a highly exothermic reaction, releasing heat, steam, and sulfur oxide fumes.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

H_{2} S O_{4}

H_{2} S O_{4}

H_{2} {S O}_{4}

H {N O}_{3}

H_{2} {S O}_{4}

H_{2} {S O}_{4}

0^{o} C

H_{2} {S O}_{4}

H C l O_{4}

H_{2} {S O}_{4}

Join BYJU'S Learning Program